Pune Police Freeze 10 Bank Accounts of Gangster Nilesh Ghaywal, Investigate Passport Fraud
Pune, 1st October 2025: The Pune Police have frozen 10 bank accounts belonging to gangster Nilesh Ghaywal, who fled to Switzerland in connection with a firing case, along with accounts of his family members. Investigations revealed that the total balance in these accounts stands at Rs 38.26 lakh.
Authorities confirmed that Ghaywal had obtained a passport from Ahilyanagar Police, which he allegedly used to escape the country.
Following his departure, the Pune Police coordinated with multiple banks and discovered that Ghaywal and ten family members—including Shubhangi Ghaywal, Swati Nilesh Ghaywal, Kusum Ghaywal, and Prithviraj Enterprises—held accounts. The bank administrations acted on police instructions and froze all these accounts, preventing any further financial transactions.
Police suspect that Ghaywal may have secured his passport by altering his surname, using “Gaiwal” instead of “Ghaywal.” Investigators are also scrutinizing the background of individuals who assisted him in obtaining the passport.
Meanwhile, another case has been registered against Ghaywal at Kothrud Police Station on September 29 for using a fake vehicle number plate on a two-wheeler. The police have initiated further investigations into this matter.
